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Sunstar Expands National Recall of Gingivitis Drug
Sunstar Americas is expanding its recall for its gingivitis oral rinse, paroex chlorhexidine gluconate, because it may contain the bacteria Burkholderia lata.
The recall, initially announced Oct. 27, has been expanded to include all its gingivitis oral rinses expiring between Dec. 31, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2022.
Use of the defective product may result in oral and potentially systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy, according to the company’s Dec. 28 news release. In high-risk populations, use of the defective product may result in life-threatening infections.
To date, 29 adverse events related to this recall have been reported.
Healthcare professionals should stop using the product immediately.
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Update on Pain Management following Dental Procedures
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COVID-19 Update
Dear Patients,We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines....
COVID-19
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Back In The Saddle Again!
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Top 10 Reasons You Should Smile Every Day
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